I just love using essential oils as natural remedies, plus they smell great! Essential oils are quite powerful so I usually make DIY recipes where there are just a few ingredients in the recipes. This helps extend the life of your essential oils and makes sure they get used in various helpful ways. One of the things I like to make are essential oil sprays. They have so many uses from freshening up the home, like linen spray, to keeping things sanitary, like DIY hand sanitizer. Today I will teach you how to make essential oil spray and what components I consider necessary for a good EO spray. I will also share my night time spray recipe as a practical application.
Disclaimer: This spray recipe is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and broken skin. Essential oils may cause skin sensitivity; test on a small area first if using on fabric or near skin. Store out of reach of children and allow them to use it only under supervision. Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, or under medical care.
Homemade Essential Oil Spray Tutorial
Today, I will demonstrate how to make essential oil spray with my Night Time recipe. I will point out why I use each of the ingredients and which ones you can substitute in order to make your own customized DIY essential oil sprays.
We all know how nice it is when our kids get a great night’s sleep.It is even better when they fall asleep quickly! The ups and downs in and out of bed, numerous “I need a drink of water” and even the “I’m not tired” complaints can get down right exhausting! All we parents want is for our kids to get in bed at a decent time and fall asleep quickly so that they can get a good night’s sleep! My daughter was the one that fought sleep for awhile and it was just annoying, to be honest. We made a few changes with our essential oils and volia! It’s so much better now at bedtime.
I thought I would share our night time spray that she likes to call her “Princess Spray”! Name it whatever your child likes…Dragon Spray, Pirate Spray, Butterfly Spray…call it whatever! The spray blend works and that’s all that matters!!
Supplies for Making Night Time Essential Oil Spray for Kids:
- 1 small glass spray bottle (4oz is what we use)
- 2 tbsp Witch Hazel (may sub plain vodka)
- 2 tbsp Distilled Water
- 10 drops of Young Living Lavender essential oil
- 5 drops of Young Living Cedarwood essential oil
- 5 drops of Young Living Vetiver essential oil
Out of these supplies, the first four are useful to make spray of any kind. I will tell you why those specific supply choices are made below. The oils you add can be customized to make your own DIY essential oil sprays.
You can use glass amber bottles or blue bottles to store the spray. Essential oils are sensitive to sunlight and UV rays, which can break them down and reduce their effectiveness over time. Dark glass helps extend the shelf life. These bottles are available through my affiliate link on Amazon. If you need oils, I am Young Living Distributor so feel free to reach out to me or learn more about them on Instagram account @essentially.rachel
Instructions For DIY Essential Oil Spray:
Get your child to help you! They’ll love knowing that they helped make essential oil spray when they use it before bed. Grab your supplies and head to the kitchen counter.
Glass bottles are best because they do not react with the essential oils like plastic bottles may.
Start by adding your witch hazel to your spray bottle (the witch hazel helps the oil disperse throughout the water). Add 2 tablespoons of witch hazel to your bottle.
Next, grab your essential oils. Young Living offers quite a few relaxing/calming oils. The ones in my daughter’s spray work well for her. If your child already has a favorite relaxing/calming essential oil that works, feel free to substitute it. Add 5 drops of each essential oil to the spray bottle. A total of about 15–20 drops of essential oil is a nice, mild 1% dilution rate that still smells fragrant and relaxing.
Now, top off your bottle with 2 tablespoons of distilled water. Finally, screw the top back on and give a little shake. It is ready to use. I suggest using filtered or distilled water to prevent contamination or reactions of essential oil with impurities that may be found in tap water.
One you make essential oil spray, store it out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a room temperature environment.
Great places to spray the night time spray- on your child’s pillow and a favorite blanket or stuffed animal. My daughter likes to spray it all around her room! You can even lightly spray on your child’s pajamas (make sure to avoid getting in eyes!). Have you ever tried to make essential oil spray before?
Conclusion
There are several reasons why people choose to make or use essential oil sprays. A spray infused with essential oils can be an easy and convenient way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy throughout the day. Spraying an essential oil blend can help eliminate odors and create a more inviting atmosphere. Essential oils have various properties that can benefit skin and hair health. Overall, essential oil sprays offer a natural and versatile way to incorporate the benefits of essential oils into daily life, whether for relaxation, personal care, cleaning, or bug repellent purposes.
May says
I love this calming spray recipe! Using lavender, cedarwood, and vetiver together is so soothing, and I didn’t realize how important a colored glass bottle is to keep the oils fresh. I used this on my pillows and in my bedroom — such a simple, natural way to create a relaxing space!
Fexoi says
Thanks for the clear, step-by-step guide! I’ve been looking for an easy way to make my own essential oil sprays, and this makes it seem so doable.
Lilly says
This DIY essential oil spray looks amazing! I’ve been searching for a natural room spray that’s safe, long-lasting, and easy to make. The combination of witch hazel and distilled water makes such a great base, and the blend of lavender, cedarwood, and vetiver sounds perfect for stress relief and better sleep. Definitely adding this to my list of homemade wellness recipes!
Ellie says
This is such a lovely and practical guide! I love how simple the recipe is and the idea of involving kids in making their own “Princess Spray” makes it even more special. Essential oil sprays are such a great way to naturally freshen up the home and create a calming atmosphere.
Sports24 says
This is such a helpful and creative tutorial! The step-by-step instructions make DIY essential oil sprays feel easy and achievable. Love the relaxing blend suggestion for kids sleep!
Growagarden says
I love this DIY essential oil spray! The recipe is simple and the combination of essential oils is so calming for better sleep. Great, natural solution!
Daniel says
This was such a helpful breakdown of how to make essential oil sprays! I really appreciate the way you explained the steps and included practical tips for blending scents. At places like OGE Aesthetic and Wellness in Burbank, California, I’ve seen how aromatherapy can complement overall well-being, so it’s great to learn how to recreate some of that at home.